NHTSARecalled Mar 16, 2022 · #22V163000
Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Golf GTI and Golf R vehicles. Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover. A loose engine design cover may contact hot surfaces in the engine compartment and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Engine Design Cover May Come Loose and Melt
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Dealers will remove the engine design cover, free of charge. Once parts become available, Volkswagen will provide a free updated engine design cover under a separate Service Action. Owner notification letters were mailed by March 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10H5.